"Ain't Nothing 'bout You" is a song written by

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and

Rivers Rutherford Melvern Rivers Rutherford II (born June 17, 1967) is an American country music songwriter. He has written songs since at least the 1990s as a songwriter; he has written several number one country hits including " Ain't Nothing 'bout You" by Brooks ...

and recorded by American

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duo

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. It was released on February 12, 2001, as the first single from Brooks & Dunn’s album ''

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''. The song was nominated by the

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for Single of the Year. It spent six consecutive weeks as the 1 song on the US Country chart, and eventually ranked as the chart's 1 song of 2001. It also reached No. 25 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and ranked No. 71 for the year on that chart. In 2019, Brooks & Dunn re-recorded "Ain't Nothing 'bout You" with American country music artist Brett Young for their album ''

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''. In 2024, they re-recorded the song once again for their album ''

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'', this time featuring

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Critical reception

Chuck Taylor, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it "a sultry, hook-laden tune that finds Ronnie Dunn in fine vocal form." He says that this single represents a departure from Brooks & Dunn's signature honky-tonk style.''

'', February 24, 2001

Cover versions

Country/pop music singer

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covered the song from ''The Last Rodeo Tour''.

Music video

The music video was released in March 2001. It was directed by

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and features a model (then-unknown

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of ''

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'' fame) as the central character. It was shot in an abandoned warehouse, and shot in green. It was also the only video by the duo to be directed by Fanjoy. Throughout the video, the model is seen in different layouts. The duo are seen performing with a full band on a high platform and in front of a screen, projecting the model's scenes. The model is also seen poking her head through thin blinds in both the first and last images of the video.

Chart positions

"Ain't Nothing 'bout You" debuted at 48 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of February 17, 2001.

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{authority control 2001 singles 2001 songs Country ballads 2000s ballads Brooks & Dunn songs Brett Young (singer) songs Songs written by Tom Shapiro Songs written by Rivers Rutherford Music videos directed by Trey Fanjoy Billboard Hot Country Songs number-one singles of the year Song recordings produced by Mark Wright (record producer) Arista Nashville singles